Reggae

When it comes to Reggae, there is Bob Marley and then there is everyone else. A good C.D. is Live At The Roxy. Just a few songs; Three Little Birds, Exodus, Red Red Wine, Lime in the Coconut, Buffalo Soldier, Easy Skankin, Rat Race. I Should just say anything Bob Marley. Did I mention Bob Marley(lol). Cool Runnings.

I agree with Mark. Pick up some Bob Marley immediately! If you do want some variety you can also go with some Damian Marley (his Family Time album, although targeted to kids, is fantastic) and some Mishka. Xavier Rudd is also fairly decent for an island vibe.

I agree with everyone else, Bob is the king of regea. The Bob Marley, Legends album will give you most of Bob's popular songs but it leaves out a few that I love. One Drop is one of the songs left out. Toots and the Maytals have some seriously good regae also, so you might check them out to.

A few of the songs above aren't even Marley songs. Try Dennis Brown, Toots and the Maytals, Peter Tosh, Barrington Levy, and Greg Issacs. As for newer reggae which is a little different than the old stuff, try 3 of his kids (Damian, Stephen and Julian). He has other kids that sing as well but these are the best. S

And if you want some modern reggae, in addition to the Marley sons (and Bushman, who was also mentioned above) I suggest Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, Luciano, Morgan Heritage (Peter Morgan also has a nice new solo album out), Jah Cure, Etana, Chino, Protoje, I-Octane, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Sean Paul, Collie Buddz, and Gyptian (his new album, Hold You, will definitely get you in the tropical mood and it is relaxing!)

How soon are you leaving? If you have time one thing you could do is listen to Pandora and figure out what you like. I was stuck on a few artists until we each stated a Pandora reggae station on our computers and now I can't believe how many I was never aware of and enjoy.

Oh,my... so many options... Gregory Isaacs, who we lost this year, had a number of great reggae successes. Looking at my collection, gee... I've got everyone from Rasta Ralph (yes, THAT Rasta Ralph) to Dennis Brown to Jah Messenger to Jimmy Cliff to Judy Mowatt, and yes, Bob Marley (and his talented family).

To test your tastes, you might try listening to "The Joint" on Sirius Radio, or check any of the numerous online radio stations, such as 1FM, Pandora, etc. Give a listen to many, use 'em as a guide to buy.

You should look into Chaka Demus & Pliers who are popular all through the islands. Their songs like Murder She Wrote and Tease Me not to mention a great remake of the Beatles Twist and Shout will wisk you away to Jamaica. Ya Mon...Iree.